Headline:
Dense Smoke Advisory issued July 17 at 1:03PM CDT until July 18 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Event:
Dense Smoke Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 11:03am
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 11:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Dense smoke will reduce visibility to less than 1 NM.
* WHERE...Portions of Lake Superior.
* WHEN...Until 5 AM CDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility will make navigation difficult.
Instruction:
If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.
Area Description:
Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI; Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN; Two Harbors to Duluth MN; Duluth MN to Port Wing WI; Port Wing to Sand Island WI; Sand Island to Bayfield WI; Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI; Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland
Forcast Office:
NWS Duluth MN
Sender: